Talk To Angels

Talk To Angels

Talk To Angels are an indie rock group from Bradford, formed by Craig Kaye on guitar and vocals, Chris Robbins on bass, and Jamie Lofthouse on drums. All three are born in Bradford Royal Infirmary in 1989. The band starts playing together in their mid-teens and develops over several years before becoming more serious after a February 2007 session at Mickey from Embrace’s house, where they secure a week of free studio time in exchange for clearing out his basement.

Sound and development

The band’s music is described as still developing, but as already combining loud, impassioned and dramatic elements with strong ideas. Its sound sits somewhere between At The Drive-In and Echo & The Bunnymen, while the band members’ influences also include Blink-182, Weezer, The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Their songs are described as having a sense of discovery, and one running joke in the material is that some are ostensibly about Cilla Black.

Early profile

By 2008, Talk To Angels are already able to sell out good-sized venues in Leeds without a record deal or an album. The band is presented as uncertain about whether it needs a record deal, and is shown as part of a youthful, developing independent scene.

Band members

Craig Kaye is the guitarist and vocalist. Chris Robbins plays bass; he is noted for his style, his love of sirloin steak, Power Rangers and dogs, and his ability to stay out late talking. Jamie Lofthouse plays drums and is described as a talkative drummer with wide-ranging interests, including microbiology, Tila Tequila, cheese and Channel 4 documentaries. Craig is portrayed as the group’s frontman, having not initially intended to sing but coming to do so anyway.